LCCs enter the Gulf region poised for growth

aircraft in flight
Saudi LCC flyadeal operates 14 Airbus A320s and is set to receive 30 A320neos.
Credit: Flyadeal
Fifteen years ago, there were real doubts as to whether the LCC business model would work in the Gulf, where it was believed many travelers equated low cost with low quality. An airline offering seats for much lower rates than the established flag carriers, it was thought, would have a hard time...

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